The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for the Croatia international in recent weeks.

Jose Mourinho is a huge admirer of Perisic and wants a new winger at United.

Starsport revealed last night that United are confident of signing Perisic in a £47m deal in the next 48 hours.

And according to Sky Sports, the Red Devils are close to landing the winger.

They say Perisic, 28, doesn't want to fly to China today with the Inter squad for their pre-season tour.

The Serie A side jet off for their tour this afternoon.

Inter's stars are due at the training ground this morning ahead of a mid-afternoon fight from Milan.

Ivan Perisic doesn't want to go on Inter Milan's pre-season tour

Inter are demanding around £48m for Perisic this summer, with the transfer fee a stumbling block until now.

Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol yesterday revealed the Serie A giants are looking for Perisic replacements.

"They are making real progress with their attempts to sign Ivan Perisic," Solhekol said on Sky Sports News.

"So far Inter have been refusing to lower their £48m asking price but a deal is getting closer.

"Inter are in talks to sign a replacement for Perisic, he's Keita Balde from Lazio.

"That should accelerate Perisic to Manchester United."